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You have finished your Tunisian crochet project, but your piece looks more like a scroll than a bag or a sweater. Don't panic. Tunisian crochet has a distinct tendency to curl, especially projects worked in Tunisian knit stitch. With a few simple tips, I can promise your sweater won't curl up...
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When Tunisian crochet first reappeared on the crochet scene several years ago, I was instantly hooked. The gorgeous thick fabric that could be created with Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch, and Tunisian purl stitch was perfect for warm garments and accessories. The insertion of yarn overs...
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No technique is more readily associated with crochet than the crochet motif. It has been used as the building block for a variety of home decor items including afghans, bags, and garments. And though early examples date back to the 1800s, these motifs are still favorites for designers. Thoroughly Modern...
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Thread, wire, and fine yarns shine as they are fashioned into crochet jewelry. Quick and easy crochet bracelets, earrings, or necklaces are also the perfect warm weather accessory or gift option. In this free crochet eBook, I have gathered a sparkling collection of jewelry techniques, from beaded crochet...
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The ending of the old year and the prospect of beginning again in the New Year-it is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a chance to make plans on a clean slate, and those plans always include a bit of crochet-okay, a lot of crochet. So I have put together four of my picks for 2013. All of these...
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Tunisian crochet is much more than a fascinating new crochet stitch. And you don't have to be an experienced or even an intermediate crocheter to pick up a Tunisian crochet hook and create something amazing. Tunisian crochet is a crochet technique with similarities to both crochet and knitting but...
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Several years ago, I became fascinated with historical, handcrafted accessories. Many of these accessories were lovingly crocheted, knit, or woven for special occasions. But all of this work was simply a canvas for incredible embellishments that were embroidered and stitched onto this handmade background...
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Jun 21, 2012
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I have been in a bit of a house organization mood lately. Last week my living room was the target of my cleaning madness, and I spent a couple of hours going through my bookshelves. It really should have taken only an hour, but who can resist paging through your favorite books while cleaning? The good...
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My crochet queue is filled with crocheted shawls . Each shawl design and type has a unique beauty and an ideal use. Instead of the perfect shawl, I think that we all need the perfect closet full of shawls. When designing my shawl wardrobe, I would separate my shawls into several distinct categories....
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For me, crochet is not a hobby or simply a skill, creating works of art with fiber and a hook is a passion. My project queue would take at least a hundred years to complete, and it is still growing. I tend to point out crocheted lace on friend's store-purchased clothing, inform them that they could...
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Crochet is unmatched in its ability to create incredible lace. Working lace weight yarn or thread in a combination of chains, shells, double crochet, and other crochet stitches creates a gossamer web of fabric that would, in my humble opinion, make a spider jealous. And in addition to its incredible...
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You feel a special sense of excitement when you finish a project. The minute the last end is woven in and the project has dried from blocking, you want to show off the finished item. As a member of the Crochet Me , you can show your work to crochet friends around the world by uploading it to the Member...
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In the Summer 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet , we pay homage to the dainty doily. Dora Ohrenstein explores the history of these mathematical wonders rendered in threads. And our designers interpret the doily in designs for the 21st century. You'll find not only domestic doilies in such innovative...
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Crocheted lace highlights the endless beautiful possibilities of crochet. Worked in any yarn from the finest thread to bulky weight, lace crochet is perfect for both warm and cool weather projects. In this new eBook, Learn Beautiful Crochet Lace Techniques with 5 Free Crochet Lace Patterns , we have...
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To me, January 1 represents a clean slate, the opportunity to start anew. Every year on that day I feel as if I can accomplish anything. During the last two days of the old year I spend some time creating goals for the coming year. Certain things tend to reappear every year. There will always be a goal...
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Dec 30, 2010
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